mentor Archives - Mirror Indy

A woman in a red jacket sits smiling with her hand raised, as someone standing in front of her also raises their hand in the same gesture.

Indy nonprofit teaches parents alongside college-bound kids

by Claire Rafford March 26, 2025March 25, 2025

The Starfish Initiative educates parents on what it will take for their kids to be successful in college.

Photos: Indy Peace Fellows celebrate graduation milestone

by Jenna Watson and Lee Klafczynski September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

In June, a group graduated from the city program, which aims to reduce violence in Indianapolis.

Ty’trell Averitte-Bass, who is a young Black man wearing a grey t-shirt and gold chain with a charm that says, "The Boy," stands outside laughing with Daniel Mallory, an older Black man who is wearing a denim jacket with red letters running up the sleeve.

He was shot 9 times. A surprise hospital visitor changed everything.

by Mary Claire Molloy September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Ty’trell Averitte-Bass met life coach Daniel Mallory on a path to redemption.

Vann Jones, who is a young Black boy, poses for a photo with Gary Gee, who is an older Black man. Gary has one arm around Vann's shoulders, and his sweatshirt and pants are splattered with paint.

Butter will be a reunion for a 9-year-old artist and his mentor

by Amanda Kingsbury August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

Vann Jones and Gary Gee bonded at last year’s art fair over ceramic skulls and their wild imaginations.